The Latest: 2026

Welcome to the hub for accessing all our latest posts! Easily sort through content by date to quickly find what you’re looking for — you’ll never miss out on the latest updates here.

Play space in living room updated with shelves and bench.

A $200 IKEA Hack Doubled the Storage in This Empty Living Room Corner

PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS

The homeowners wanted to add toy storage to their living room without turning it into a full-on playroom.

Sarah Everett

Jan 21, 2026

Costco Shoppers Criticize This Notorious Store Policy That Makes You Spend More Money: “All Part of Their Ploy”

“Costco is like a box of chocolates; you never know … ”

Celia Funderburk

Jan 21, 2026

10 Experts Shared Their Decluttering Regrets — Here's What They Said

They might surprise you.

Aly Walansky

Jan 21, 2026

This Le Creuset Cocotte Is Tempting Me to Break One of My Own Kitchen Rules

It’s perfect for desserts and sides — long after Valentine’s Day.

Matt Gurry

Jan 21, 2026

Target’s Trendy New $25 Accent Lamp Looks 7x Its Price

Run, don't walk! These will surely sell out.

Zee Krstic

Jan 21, 2026

This Heavy-Duty Shelf Set Is a Game-Changing Storage Upgrade for Small Closets

Living in New York City means storage is always the limiting factor, especially when it comes to closets. No matter how much I edit my wardrobe, there never seems to be enough space for shoes, bags, or the random-but-necessary things that don’t belong anywhere else. This is why, lately, I’ve been eyeing the Origami Heavy Duty 3-Tier Rack as a way to finally bring some order to the chaos.

Katie Maguire

Jan 21, 2026

A Seattle Artist Painted Every Room of Her Rental — and Built a DIY Art Studio

Gianne describes her 1100-square-foot rental apartment as a perfect blank canvas. “A charming craftsman home with a storybook cottage feel – white walls and still full of character. It just needed an artist to honor its potential and bring it to life.”

Adrienne Breaux

Jan 21, 2026

6 Thrift Store Red Flags to Avoid at All Costs, According to Designers

Where do we draw the line when it comes to vintage finds? Interior designers weigh in.

Shelby Deering

Jan 21, 2026

This Tiny Vacuum Works Better Than My Stick Vac on Couch Crumbs

I use it almost daily!

Alexa Casanova

Jan 21, 2026

This Mattress Feels Like a Splurge — But It’s Surprisingly Affordable

And it’s even comfy for hot and cold sleepers.

Megan Gray

Jan 21, 2026

I Put This Office Item in My Fridge Door, and It Was So Smart

It’s budget-friendly, too!

Pallavi Mehra

Jan 21, 2026

The Best Way to Frame, Hang, and Display Photos on Your Wall

It's time to dress up your walls.

Stephanie Nguyen

Jan 21, 2026

40+ Small Bedroom Design Ideas

All of these tips come from homes featured in our archive (no designer needed!).

Zee Krstic

Jan 20, 2026

This Kitchen Was Stuck in the ’90s — Now It’s Light, Warm, and Modern

Now, it’s much more functional for a family of five.

Abby Monteil

Jan 20, 2026

CGK Linens Bed Sheets Have 400,000 Five-Star Ratings and Are Only $25 Right Now

Try them for yourself.

Laura Gurfein

Jan 20, 2026

The Kitchen Timer Hack I Learned from a Therapist Makes Me 10x More Productive

It's so useful, and gets me off my phone.

Natalia Vela

Jan 20, 2026

55 Hacks for Making a Small Bathroom Feel 10x Its Size

All featured in real homes that Apartment Therapy has toured over the years.

Caroline Biggs

Jan 20, 2026

I Asked an Expert to Help Me Organize My Almost 100 Pairs of Shoes

Here’s what she recommended.

Lara Walsh

Jan 20, 2026

This 100-Year-Old Montreal Apartment Has Classic Parisian Details and Bold Color

Original (and stunning) plaster moldings, delightful Facebook Marketplace finds, and one very joyful kitchen make this Montreal home truly unforgettable.

Adrienne Breaux

Jan 20, 2026

IKEA’s $10 Organizer Is a Brilliant Way to Upgrade Your Fridge Storage

It’s an organizing powerhouse.

Cassidy Dawn Graves

Jan 20, 2026

I Tried 3 DIY Grout Cleaners — And One of Them Blew Me Away

The winner is so effective!

Laura Schocker

Jan 20, 2026

Why Experts Say Freezing Your Cashmere Sweaters Still Makes a Difference

It’s worth doing anyway!

Shifrah Combiths

Jan 20, 2026

You Can Improve Your Daily Routine with These Simple Swaps

You'll never get bored of your routine again.

Stephanie Nguyen

Jan 20, 2026

“Once I Started, I Couldn’t Stop”: My Mom’s Brilliant Refresh Ritual I Do Every Single January

I wish I'd known about it sooner.

Pallavi Mehra

Jan 19, 2026

This NYC Living Room Had White Walls and No Details — Until It Went Bright Green

The green paint inspired the rest of the studio’s design.

Sarah Everett

Jan 19, 2026

2 Renter-Friendly Kitchen Paint Upgrades That Look Like Renovations

The renters are likely getting their security deposits back.

Cullen Ormond

Jan 19, 2026

Two Small NYC Studios Merged to Make One Apartment With Cool Lounge Vibes

There’s not a TV in sight, a Murphy bed turns the living room into a guest room, there’s a skylight over the bathtub, and the kitchen is basically a bar.

Adrienne Breaux

Jan 19, 2026

I Tested an Air Purifier That’s So Quiet and Small-Space-Friendly

It’s so compact!

Stephanie Nguyen

Jan 19, 2026

Ina Garten Reveals a Classic Gallery Wall in Her Hamptons Home

BRB, I’m planning to steal this.

Olivia Harvey

Jan 19, 2026

This '90s Kitchen Trend Is Officially Back — And It's Surprisingly Warm

It's warm but simple.